PharMEDium Becomes a Corporate Supporter of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

LAKE FOREST, Ill., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PharMEDium
Healthcare Corporation has become an Industry Supporter of the
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), as a part of a new
Corporate Supporter program available to pharmaceutical, medical
device and practice management companies.

David N. Jonas, PharMEDium Chairman and CEO commented, "We are
committed to supporting ASA's efforts to advance the anesthesiology
field through leadership, education and research. As a
leading provider of anesthesia services, we are excited to actively
engage with the anesthesia community and are eager to contribute
and support ASA's patient safety initiatives."

PharMEDium's focus on patient safety, efficiency and quality
will add value to their involvement with the ASA. With a
long-standing dedication to continuous improvement, PharMEDium has
demonstrated reliable anesthesia services utilizing
color-differentiated labeling. ASA-endorsed ASTM standards;
tamper-evident packaging; and proven processes are incorporated in
the labeling to ensure the correct label is on the right drug in
the right concentration each time.

"We are pleased to have PharMEDium join ASA as a valued
corporate supporter," said ASA Executive Vice President John A.
Thorner, J.D., CAE. "PharMEDium will support ASA's mission and help
us remain committed to advancing the field to further improve
patient safety."

The new ASA Corporate Supporter Program is an extension of the
Society's work to serve ASA members, advance the mission of the ASA
and appropriately engage ASA Corporate Supporters.
PharMEDium's involvement provides unrestricted support for
the vital functions of ASA – which include member resources,
professional development programming and specialty advancement.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists

Anesthesiologists are physicians who provide the lifeline of
modern medicine. Founded in 1905, the American Society of
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